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Upcoming Dates                     
 

May

5/22 - 5th-8th Grade Dance
5/25 - No School; Memorial Day Weekend
5/26 - Field Day
5/27 - School Awards Assembly and Accomplishment Celebration
5/27 - Kindergarten Promotion at St. Mel's Hall 
5/28 - 8th Grade Graduation at St. Mel's Hall
5/29 - Last Day of School for 2014/2015!
Important Announcements 
The latest news from MPA

Walk-A-Thon Thank You!
Thank you one and all for the great support and participation for the 6th Annual Walk-A-Thon!
We had a great time and it was fun for all. A special shout-out goes to all the volunteers who helped set up and keep our community safe while cheering on the walkers.
 
Still Time to Sign Up for Browns Support!
This will be MPA's 8th season running stand #148! We are excited for the upcoming events and hope you will join us in the fun and important school fundraiser.

This year Aramark, the official food vendor for the Browns, has revised procedures for increased safety. They are asking all volunteer organizations to provide more background information for their participants. As such, all MPA volunteers will need to complete 3 forms by next Friday, May 22.

If you are interested or available to participate in the Browns stand at any point next season, please help us by turning in your forms by next Friday! We appreciate your timely help in making the stand an ongoing success.
Aramark training sessions for volunteers will also be held over the summer (dates pending).  

We truly appreciate your time and dedication to MPA. Each year stand #148 raises more than $15,000 for MPA. With your help, we can increase it even more next year! Please feel free to contact Jessica Tonsing or Tiffany Cardenas with any questions. 
 
Field Day is Tuesday 
The last week of 2015 kicks off with the much-anticipated Field Day! We are looking forward to a fun day of activities. In case of rain, we will be hosting Field Day at school but don't worry, Mr. Welsch has worked hard to ensure that even a rainy day will be fun!!
 
Permission slips went home via hard copies today, PLEASE sign them and return to school tomorrow. Thank you for your partnership! Download Form Here.
School Activities 

Middle School Dance is Tomorrow Evening
It's time for our middle school students to break out their dancing shoes for the dance tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

This year's theme is a Hawaiian Luau! Students should come in their favorite floral frocks, Hawaiian shirts, and groovy gear. Light snacks and beverages will be served. The cost to attend will be $3.00 and students can purchase tickets at the door.

Awards Ceremony: May 27
The year-end awards ceremony will celebrate the many accomplishments of our amazing student body. In order to provide everyone the time they need to shine, the awards ceremony will be divided by grade blocks throughout the day. The schedule will be as follows:
  • Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: 8:40 to 9:20 a.m.
  • 3rd and 4th Grades: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
  • 5th and 6th Grades: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
  • 7th and 8th Grades: 2:20 to 3:05 p.m. 
Parents are encouraged to join us to recognize all of the outstanding accomplishments of the school year.
Kudos Corner                   

MPA Chess Students Win Trophy Trifecta at State Chess Tournament
Congratulations to MPA Chess Club students who garnered three championship trophies at the 2015 Ohio Elementary Championship chess tournament on May 16, 2015! 

Earning the second place team trophy in the Elementary Championship division were Young K., Dominic M., and Karthik O. Also earning second place in the Elementary U700 Reserve division were Alexander E., Michael E., Ahmed M., and Evan S. Earning the fourth place trophy in the Primary Championship division were Dae San K., Beckett K., and William S. Great job! 

Participating in the grades 3-6 Non Rated Section was Finn P. Congrats to all! What a fantastic year for the MPA Chess Club -- its best year yet! Chess Club's last after school-session will be tomorrow, May 22, and will return again in the fall ready to once again set the tournament trail ablaze!

Published Poetess 
Angela Z.'s three poems: "Duck & Cat," "Over the Years...," and "Winter" were all published by Creative Communications in their anthology. Among them, "Duck & Cat" was selected to compete at state level at this years's National PTA's Reflections Program. Congratulations on those wonderful accomplishments, Angela!

Running to Recognition 
The running club ran its final race on Saturday. All of the runners made MPA and their families proud! We are looking forward to next year. Runners included:
 
Miles M. - 7th in age group
Talon B. - 15th in age group
Devan K.- 16th in age group
Lexi S. - 18th in age group
Elise K. - 20th in age group
Melissa K. - 13th in age group
Ella K. - 6th in age group

Mathematical Prowess
Andrew Z. participated in Math Kangaroo (an annual international competition in mathematics) this year and won first place at state level and 14th place at nation level. Way to go Andrew, MPA is thrilled for your success!
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